Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2006

I need to waterproof my wet basement and I ran into this website www.sanitred.com which offers basement waterproofing products and I need to know if they work.

2006-09-23 13:58:59 · 3 answers · asked by motepillo 1

I have never sewn in my life and neither has anyone in my family. Should I even bother trying? What should my first "project" be?

2006-09-23 13:56:24 · 11 answers · asked by Sarah H 1

2006-09-23 13:48:26 · 6 answers · asked by David R 1

This was done in my stepson's room. I could not find untreated 2x4's that were long enough so got treated. This is what the project was:

2x4's were cut and bolted to wall studs a perimeter around part of his bedroom wall. I then used some joist hangers and ended up with total of 5 rows of joists, so it sort of looked like a new floor above ground coming out from part of his wall. I then used untreated sheets of plywood covering the top and the bottom via screws. We sealed the platform edges with caulking and painted the platform. Then put his bed and shelving on it so it's now above ground and his computer desk is under it. I am just worried if fumes from the treated wood are going to get out of this or will they pretty much be sealed within the two sheets of untreated plywood and paint. Am I being overly paranoid? thanks!

2006-09-23 13:48:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-23 13:13:53 · 9 answers · asked by mochachreme 3

2006-09-23 13:09:25 · 16 answers · asked by hunter 1

2006-09-23 12:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by monkeyboy 1

its a chain and i want to look like new

2006-09-23 12:37:45 · 15 answers · asked by Daniel 4

We have flies we call "no see ems" because they're so small and they're not exactly fruit flies because fruit flies are bigger. I want to know where they come from and how to get rid of them from circling your face when you're biting into a nice grilled salmon and scooping up cold slaw with a fork? Anybody an entomologist out there? Thank you, Cool Breeze

2006-09-23 11:47:43 · 4 answers · asked by cool breeze 2

not to sure if it is a supporting wall it's made from wood and plasterboard

2006-09-23 11:46:06 · 15 answers · asked by Tug 1

I've repaired it a couple of times, but each summer when the ground shifts (clay soil) one wall will move downward a little bit (less than an inch) causing the tape to buckle and make diagonal ripples in the tape joint. Sometimes it pulls the tape off the wall, sometimes it doesn't.

2006-09-23 11:43:08 · 3 answers · asked by stubied 1

2006-09-23 11:37:46 · 6 answers · asked by Rose R 1

for my kids room. don't know which order would make most sense. if i paint first i don't need a drop cloth. if i finish the hardwood floor first the finish might be scratched up during painting. i can't decide.

2006-09-23 11:21:57 · 15 answers · asked by warmonger 2

Home built in 1928 but probably renovated at least once or twice before I became the new owner 2005. Satellite dish is about 40 pounds. Can I mount the dish anywhere or is it important to find the strongest exterior wall of the house?

2006-09-23 11:18:32 · 8 answers · asked by Paladin_Slayer 2

2006-09-23 10:57:40 · 4 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7

Someone on Yahoo! Answers already gave me advice on how to make a dreadlock wig. But just don't know how to dye the mop head black

2006-09-23 10:52:37 · 4 answers · asked by Randy S 1

I have never removed wall paper off walls. I am redecorating my flat and I cannot afford workers. Does anybody know the procedure for removing wall papers with the least effort?

2006-09-23 09:51:42 · 28 answers · asked by starfield 2

lol, I don't know how and I just clogged the toilet.

2006-09-23 09:46:31 · 4 answers · asked by Denny 1

What is the pipe rated for? And what kind of clearance is safe?

2006-09-23 08:22:35 · 4 answers · asked by kubieack 1

I'm having this problem all the time!!!! Now, I can't stand it anymore.. lol.. because.. I had this slippers from Nike... They we're wrong when they put this huge tag (like 2" by 4") on the slippers.. Now, when I removed it, some very sticky remains we're left!!!
I know this happens to everyone, but for my case, It should really be removed because it's really annoying for I wear the slippers everyday!

2006-09-23 08:09:29 · 16 answers · asked by johnzy_08 3

Does anyone know where i can look/buy blinds? the blinds im looking for are not just anykind. Im looking for the ones that are encased in glass panels. like, the ones that never get dirty of disty.

2006-09-23 07:45:32 · 6 answers · asked by hey dude 2

2006-09-23 07:30:07 · 13 answers · asked by korythma 1

I want to have a hot tub installed in our not-yet-built deck. I want the hot tub edge flush with the deck surface - ie sunken. I want enough space for 7 - 8 adults and I don't want a noisy system. I can't enjoy the outdoors when I hear motors whirring!
What should I know to choose a good hot tub and to have it installed flush with the deck surface? Thanks in advance for your tips/experiences.

2006-09-23 07:22:35 · 12 answers · asked by t jefferson 3

We have finally found a bathtub we like, but the description indicates it is inset. Does this mean that we have to have a large supportive wooden surface or worktop to mount it in that can support the weight of the bath or can it be supported by a frame underneath and then the wooden top (and side) surround can just be for show. Size is a key issue for us and we don't really have the space for a large surround to the bath.

2006-09-23 07:22:21 · 5 answers · asked by Zoe C 1

We've got an air vent on our living room wall that alows the gas fire and boiler to breath but in the winter it lets in a draught that means the room is always cold especially if you happen to be sitting in the line of the draught. I have seen on other peoples houses a cover on these vents, something like a sloping plastic vent cover that fixes to the wall over the vent but still allows the vent to breath but stops the direct draught because the wind would have to go 'up the vent' before going in through the wall. So the obvious thing to do would be ask the people where I've seen these vent covers right? No, 'cos everyone I've asked say 'It was on the house when we got here'. So I've been to B&Q and Jewson with no joy. I've also looked on ebay and searched google with little luck. Is there anyone out here who knows what I mean and can tell me where I can get one, thanks in advance.

2006-09-23 06:41:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-23 06:35:48 · 2 answers · asked by Now 1

I have an asphalt/tarry underlayment that needs to come off before refinishing. I can't see any way to get it off, it is really stuck.

2006-09-23 06:31:37 · 2 answers · asked by WJ 7

2006-09-23 06:06:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just wondering what the stuff on the back of mirrors is. I'm talking about the chap vertical mirrors that you can buy at wal-mart for about $5 a pop. Is the reflective stuff painted on? Is there anyway I can do this myself to some plate glass o my own?

2006-09-23 06:03:19 · 7 answers · asked by kid_A 2

2006-09-23 05:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by amnjmc 1